Emily Rose Bittinger, 35, of Pilot, passed away on Saturday, February
 
 18, 2017, after a three year struggle with atypical Hemolytic Uremic
 
 Syndrome.
 
 
 Emily is survived by her loving husband, Raymond Bittinger; children,
 
 Jakob and Lauren; mother, Susan King (Lon Williams) of Salem; father,
 
 Doug Conner (Sandra Conner) of Radford; mother-in-law, Diane Bittinger
 
 of Pilot; sisters, Amara and Rowan; grandmother, Cleo Rhymer; special
 
 aunt, Janet King; as well as other extended family and friends.
 
 
 Emily Rose was a brave, caring, and positive child from her beginning
 
 until her end. She loved her family and friends deeply and
 
 passionately. She fought a brave fight and never complained about
 
 being sick. Her children were the source of her strength. No words
 
 can describe how much she will be missed.
 
 
 The family would like to thank Dr. Harry McCoy and all the nurses on
 
 the second floor at Lewis Gale Montgomery for their love and
 
 support.
 
 
 The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 25, 2017, from
 
 12-2 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The Memorial Service will begin at 2
 
 p.m. in the Chapel, with Pastor Junior Bentley officiating.